Bat Babies

During spring, bats return from migration or
awaken from hibernation and the females begin having baby bats called
"pups".

Bat pups are tiny when born, but grow up
fast. Some species are flying and hunting on their own within a
month of birth.

Bats, like people, usually only have one
baby at a time although on occasion they'll have twins.

Pups are born without hair -- they look
tiny, scrawny and pink. They drink milk from their mothers like
all mammals do. They are born with strong legs and claws because
they have to hang on to mom when she's roosting and to the cave when
she's not there. If the baby looses its grip and falls, it will
die.